Alanna Durkin Richer
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Alanna Durkin Richer

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@AP Justice Department reporter • Chicago forever • #GoIrish

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Holdouts say they will back Blanche

Cornyn, fellow GOP senator get guarantee that 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' is dead

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Chicago Tribune front page

Political lines are blurring at DOJ

US attorney general's appearances at GOP rallies draw scrutiny

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Chicago Tribune•SEP 19, 2026
Minnesota Star Tribune front page

Blanche narrowly confirmed as next AG

U.S. Senate votes 50-49 in an overnight tally.

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Minnesota Star Tribune•AUG 9, 2026
Chicago Tribune front page

AG pick Blanche clears hurdle

Key Republicans on panel flip vote to advance Trump’s ex-personal attorney for job

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Chicago Tribune•AUG 5, 2026
Houston Chronicle front page

Blanche's AG nod clears critical hurdle

GOP senators drop opposition after deal over settlement fund

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Houston Chronicle•AUG 5, 2026
Houston Chronicle front page

Holdouts say they will back Blanche

Cornyn, fellow GOP senator get guarantee that 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' is dead

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Houston Chronicle•AUG 4, 2026•Lead Story
Philadelphia Inquirer front page

Blanche cuts deal with GOP Senate holdouts

The nominee for attorney general agrees to rescind the Trump IRS settlement fund in writing and put limits on tax audit shield.

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Philadelphia Inquirer•AUG 4, 2026
Houston Chronicle front page

Trump may pull his pick for AG

Cornyn concerned about deal on IRS suit

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Houston Chronicle•JUL 31, 2026
Philadelphia Inquirer front page

Judge hits ‘improper purpose’ of Trump’s IRS lawsuit

In a scathing decision, she accuses the president and his lawyers of manipulating the courts and refers an attorney for discipline.

PI
Philadelphia Inquirer•JUL 14, 2026
Minnesota Star Tribune front page

Trump wants Blanche as new AG

In acting role, he has aggressively pursued the president’s agenda.

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Minnesota Star Tribune•JUN 5, 2026
Philadelphia Inquirer front page

Trump backs off $1.8B fund, Blanche announces

The acting attorney general says, “We are not moving forward with the fund, period.” But the deal to drop tax probes remains in effect.

PI
Philadelphia Inquirer•JUN 3, 2026•Lead Story
Tampa Bay Times front page

Blanche: $1.8B fund is being scrapped

Program would have compensated President Donald Trump's allies.

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Tampa Bay Times•JUN 3, 2026
Minnesota Star Tribune front page

DOJ targets victor in Trump sex abuse case

Perjury allegations leveled at E. Jean Carroll.

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Minnesota Star Tribune•MAY 29, 2026
Report on a Department of Justice investigation into potential perjury by E. Jean Carroll.
Chicago Tribune front page

US indicts ex-Cuba leader Raúl Castro

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Chicago Tribune•MAY 21, 2026
Reports factually on the federal indictment regarding a 1996 plane shootdown.
Minnesota Star Tribune front page

U.S. indicts ex-Cuban president Raúl Castro

Rubio makes rare direct appeal urging Cubans to align with Trump.

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Minnesota Star Tribune•MAY 21, 2026
Factual reporting of a historic federal indictment related to a 1996 aircraft shootdown.
Chicago Tribune front page

Jan. 6 rioters could qualify for payouts from $1.776B fund

Blanche won’t rule out payments as he spars with senators

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Chicago Tribune•MAY 20, 2026
Reports on a federal confirmation hearing exchange regarding potential compensation for convicted rioters under a specific legal fund.
Tampa Bay Times front page

Blanche defends $1.8B fund

At congressional hearing, acting attorney general doesn’t rule out potential payments for Jan. 6 rioters.

TB
Tampa Bay Times•MAY 20, 2026•Lead Story
The paper leads with a factual report on a congressional hearing, focusing on the acting attorney general's statements regarding a controversial compensation fund and the possibility of payments to Jan. 6 rioters.
Chicago Tribune front page

$1.7B fund to pay Trump’s allies

Cash envisioned for mistreatment claims against Biden DOJ

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Chicago Tribune•MAY 19, 2026
Reports on a proposed settlement fund with a neutral tone, outlining both the administration's rationale and the swift criticism from government watchdogs.
Minnesota Star Tribune front page

DOJ sets $1.8B fund to aid allies of Trump

Deal comes as president drops suit against IRS.

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Minnesota Star Tribune•MAY 19, 2026
Reports on a controversial federal settlement compensating political allies, framed as a significant shift in DOJ policy following the dropping of a lawsuit.
Tampa Bay Times front page

Feds create $1.7B fund to help Trump’s allies

The “Anti-Weaponization Fund” is part of a settlement of Trump’s lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service.

TB
Tampa Bay Times•MAY 19, 2026•Lead Story
The paper relies on Associated Press wire copy to present a major national political settlement factually, balancing the official rationale against the fierce criticism from Democratic watchdogs.
Philadelphia Inquirer front page

DOJ ANNOUNCES $1.8 BILLION FUND FOR TRUMP ALLIES

The “Anti-Weaponization Fund” is part of a settlement resolving the president's $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS.

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Philadelphia Inquirer•MAY 19, 2026
Reports factually on a highly controversial federal settlement creating an 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' without adopting an overtly alarmist tone in the headline.
Philadelphia Inquirer front page

U.S. prepares to indict ex-leader Raul Castro as it pressures Cuba

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Philadelphia Inquirer•MAY 16, 2026
Reports on an impending federal indictment framed as a deliberate escalation of diplomatic pressure.
Philadelphia Inquirer front page

Ex-FBI head Comey indicted over photo post

The Justice Department says an Instagram image of seashells constituted a threat against President Trump.

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Philadelphia Inquirer•APR 29, 2026•Lead Story
The paper reports the indictment with standard journalistic detachment, stating the unusual nature of the charge—a social media post of seashells—without employing sensational language.
Chicago Tribune front page

Suspect in press gala attack charged

Calif. man accused of targeting president in assassination attempt

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Chicago Tribune•APR 28, 2026
A straightforward legal update on federal charges filed against a suspect following an assassination attempt on the president.
Philadelphia Inquirer front page

Man charged with attempted assassination

Cole Tomas Allen appeared in court Monday and was also charged with two firearms counts after a shooting outside the White House correspondents' dinner.

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Philadelphia Inquirer•APR 28, 2026•Lead Story
The paper focuses on the formal legal steps following a major security incident, detailing specific charges and court appearances. The tone remains strictly procedural, relying on court documents and FBI affidavits rather than recounting the chaos of the event.
Chicago Tribune front page

Shooting suspect aired grudges

Man sent anti-Trump writings just before DC attack, one official says

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Chicago Tribune•APR 27, 2026
Reports on the apparent motives and anti-Trump writings of a suspect involved in a recent Washington D.C. incident.

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Paperboy tracks bylines on the front pages of major US and UK broadsheets. This page shows every front-page story attributed to Alanna Durkin Richer in our archive, based on bylines extracted from front-page images by AI. It covers only front-page stories — not the full output of this journalist. Data begins April 2026.